Stock Analysis
Hewlett Packard Enterprise CompanyHPE
P/E 26.22×· 5Y range 4.26–48.93×· top 11% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Communication Equipment
AnalystsBuy28 analystsP/E 26.2× sits at the 89th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 22% of debt · Q1 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality90
Risks
- Valuation50
- Financial Health27
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-6.0% today· Z 1.9σ· RVOL 1.5×
What's happening with HPE
Profile
Strong earnings quality; financial health, profitability, moat and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (89th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (5.7%)20/25
- P/S (1.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (34.3x)5/25
- Growth37/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (5.4%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (-64.1%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-64.0%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (89.6%)25/25
- Profitability35/100 · Weak
- ROIC (4.9%)5/25
- ROE (11.3%)12/25
- Net margin (6.7%)13/25
- Operating margin (6.2%)5/25
- Financial Health27/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.98)3/25
- Current ratio (1.03)12/25
- Interest coverage (-1.0x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 22%)12/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.78)25/25
- FCF conversion (149%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.2%)25/25
- Moat36/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (34.5%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (8/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.2%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.0 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Interest coverage -1.0× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠P/E 26.2× at top 11% of 5-year history
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an information technology vendor that provides hardware and software to enterprises. Show more
Its primary product lines are compute servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment; it also has a high-performance computing business. HPE's stated goal is to be a complete edge-to-cloud company. Its portfolio enables hybrid clouds and hyperconverged infrastructure.
Headquarters: SPRING, TX · Employees: 67,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
50CP/E (TTM)25.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.3x–48.9x · 89th pct
P/FCF19.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.7%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 0.4%–13.5% · 30th pct
P/S (TTM)1.73xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.6x–2.3x · 97th pct
EV/EBIT34.3xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 10.5x–203.6x · 75th pct
EV/Sales2.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.92xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.80A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.08%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio30.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
35DROIC4.9%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE11.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA3.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin6.7%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin6.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin-9.7%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin9.9%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
37DRevenue CAGR5.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-64.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-64.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth89.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-0.0%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income28.5%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.9%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
27EAltman Z-Score0.98D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.03xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.72xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-1.0xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.0yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT6.4xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.87xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.22xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.78A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion148.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue6.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.53xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Neri Antonio F Filed | Neri Antonio F | SellOpen market sale | -193304 | |
Neri Antonio F Filed | Neri Antonio F | SellOpen market sale | -56696 | |
HSU CHRISTOPHER P Filed | HSU CHRISTOPHER P | Grant / award | +509 | |
REINER GARY M Filed | REINER GARY M | Grant / award | +587 | |
Lane Raymond J. Filed | Lane Raymond J. | Grant / award | +509 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RUSSO PATRICIA F Filed | RUSSO PATRICIA F | Grant / award | +616 | |
rahim rami Filed | rahim rami | SellOpen market sale | -6579 | |
rahim rami Filed | rahim rami | SellOpen market sale | -27877 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
36DROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)34.5%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.2%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.10
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.68
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$19.97
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$21.61B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.84B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$16.77B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$24.77B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.49xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$72.37B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.44C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE)
HPE is down 5.97% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Altman Z-Score of 0.98 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.78 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~4.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of -1.0× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
See how HPE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all HPE moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 59.11 | -6.34% | -2.04 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 58.26 | -7.68% | -2.48 |
| Oct 14 | Pre-market | 65.20 | -5.25% | -2.11 |
| Oct 14 | Regular | 62.94 | -8.53% | -3.26 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 61.30 | -10.91% | -4.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE
What is the current Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) stock price?
HPE is trading at $55.13 at the last market close, down 5.97% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks HPE pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is HPE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company's financial health at 27/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is HPE stock overvalued?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company trades at a trailing P/E of 25.9 and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for HPE. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company operate in?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company operates in the Technology sector, within the Communication Equipment industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company do?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an information technology vendor that provides hardware and software to enterprises.
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) Stock
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry. As of the latest update, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is trading at $55.13, down 5.97% on the day with a market capitalization of $72.4 billion. The financial health score for HPE is 27/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for HPE stock.
HPE Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time HPE stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for HPE with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 27/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for HPE.
- Sector peers: Compare HPE against 4 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is HPE a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) as an investment. The financial health score of 27/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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